Elsdon
Porirua
Popular places to visit
Plimmerton Dog Park
Plimmerton Dog Park is just one of the places to see in Porirua, so why not enjoy the other things to explore during your travels? Wander the beaches and seaside in the area.
Pataka Museum of Arts and Culture
You can spend an afternoon browsing the exhibits at Pataka Museum of Arts and Culture during your travels in Porirua. Check out the shops and top-notch restaurants in this walkable area.
The Cricket Museum
You can spend time browsing the exhibits at The Cricket Museum during your travels in Porirua. Stroll along the area's beaches or simply enjoy its cafes.
Things to do
Wellington: Return Cable Car Ticket
Wellington's Original HD LOTR Experience - includes Weta Tour
Half Day Guided Tour in Wellington including Cable Car
Wellington: Museum of New Zealand Te Papa Tongarewa
Wellington: Wētā Workshop Guided Tour Ticket
Elsdon Hotel Deals
James Cook Hotel Grand Chancellor
Room and amenities provided excellent rest and privacy
Reviewed on 2 Dec, 2025
Rydges Wellington Airport
Lovely friendly staff,room was spotless,quiet and so comfortable.
Reviewed on 8 Dec, 2025
Rydges Wellington
The room was very nice. The restaurant food was excellent.
Reviewed on 5 Dec, 2025
Gilmer Apartment Hotel
Room was clean and functional. Staff were very helpful and helped explain how to get to nearby amenities, attractions and restaurants.
Reviewed on 4 Dec, 2025
Bolton Hotel
Love The Bolton! Great rooms, friendly and helpful staff and good location.
Reviewed on 5 Dec, 2025
Oaks Wellington Hotel
Clean tidy room, friendly staff
Reviewed on 6 Dec, 2025
Other neighborhoods around Elsdon
Porirua City Centre
While Porirua City Centre isn't home to many top sights, Plimmerton Beach and Pataka Museum of Arts and Culture are some notable places to visit nearby.
Takapuwahia
While there might not be top attractions in Takapuwahia, you can explore the larger area and discover places like Plimmerton Beach and Pataka Museum of Arts and Culture.
Kenepuru
Though Kenepuru might not have many top sights, you can venture to the surrounding area to see attractions like Plimmerton Beach and Pataka Museum of Arts and Culture.
Ranui
While Ranui might not have many sights to explore, venturing just a little farther will lead you to top things to see and do like Plimmerton Beach and Wellington City Walkways.
Cannons Creek
Though Cannons Creek might not have many top sights, you can venture to the surrounding area to see attractions like Plimmerton Beach and Wellington City Walkways.
Titahi Bay
When in Titahi Bay, you can plan a visit to Plimmerton Beach and Pataka Museum of Arts and Culture, some noteworthy sights in the nearby area.
Elsdon
- Interislander Ferry Terminal
- Te Papa
- Wellington Central Business District
- Cuba Street Mall
- Sky Stadium
- Courtenay Place
- Paraparaumu Beach
- The Weta Cave
- Zealandia
- TSB Bank Arena
- Michael Fowler Centre
- Victoria University of Wellington
- Lambton Quay
- Raumati Beach
- Wellington Hospital
- Wellington Zoo
- Oriental Bay Beach
- Wellington Cable Car
- New Zealand Parliament Buildings
- Waitangi Park
- Mount Victoria Lookout
- St James Theatre
- Tākina Wellington Convention and Exhibition Centre
- Oriental Parade
- Beehive
- Trentham Racecourse
- The Opera House
- Botanic Gardens
- Petone Foreshore
- Basin Reserve
- Newtown Park